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Recent Examples of loophole
Previous research highlighted loopholes in the laws that can keep bans from working well.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Experts say some form of the intoxication loophole still exists in more than 20 states.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Remember: Reconciliation is a legislative loophole to pass a bill with just 51 votes, not the usual 60 votes.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 23 June 2025
But some, including legal scholars from New York University’s Brennan Center, have argued a potential loophole exists unless Congress bans using the National Guard to enforce the law in other states without gubernatorial consent.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Experts say some form of the intoxication loophole still exists in more than 20 states.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Remember: Reconciliation is a legislative loophole to pass a bill with just 51 votes, not the usual 60 votes.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 23 June 2025
But some, including legal scholars from New York University’s Brennan Center, have argued a potential loophole exists unless Congress bans using the National Guard to enforce the law in other states without gubernatorial consent.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
Noun
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With four different brush heads this tool can tackle grout, tile and all of the dirty crevices in your bathroom.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Slither Release date: March 31, 2006 Cast: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker Another weird and wacky tale from the front-end of Gunn's career, Slither is the tale of a small town turned alien parasite hive that seeps into every corner and crevice of the once-peaceful place.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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In June alone, two major breaches compromised over 13 million patient records.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The decision was made due to a breach in multi-club ownership rules.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Several viewers also poked fun at whether a rift occurred between the two canines following the toy dispute.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The abrupt pause in U.S. military aid has deepened rifts with European allies, which remain committed to supporting Ukraine and fear that Washington’s stance could undermine Western unity.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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These white jeans that come in a classic straight-leg style and have a breezy side slit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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When approaching a sea turtle egg, the ghost crab will snip a distinctive slit into eggshells.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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On the ceiling of their room, there was a rather large water mark and an accompanying crack and fissure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The standoff encapsulates many of Thailand’s long-running political fissures: Shinawatra’s family has dominated its politics for decades, but has faced opposition from its powerful military, courts, and groups tied to the monarchy.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The creator slash actor, slash artist, slash author, slash host, slash model, slash investor.—
Kathy Schenfelt,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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This week and month on Wall Street have been dominated by questions about what will happen with Trump’s tariffs, which investors worry could grind the economy into a recession, slash companies’ profits and layer even more challenges on households already sick of inflation.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The Drop’s Ilana maxi dress is a timeless staple with a relaxed fit, ruffled hem, and keyhole button closure.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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La Blanca High-Neck Keyhole Island Goddess One-Piece Swimsuit This elegant one-piece swimsuit features ruched sides and a keyhole neckline, along with supportive criss-cross straps that can be adjusted in the back with a tie.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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The split between Democrats and Republicans, at 56 percentage points, is at its widest since 2001.—
Linley Sanders,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2025
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The split in 1845 followed a ruling by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society prohibiting slave owners from becoming missionaries.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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